Pastors of Payne (County)

”That’s Not Yours! The 7th Commandment.”

Have you ever taken something that doesn’t belong to you? Do you love your pet more than people? In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the “Seminarian Shuffle” and the deeper meaning and understanding of the 7th Commandment beyond the “Thou Shall Not Steal”.

Resource: CCC 2401-2463

“What Do We Do With Famous Catholics?”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about all the upcoming events happening at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and St. John’s Catholic Student Center, name dropping many world-famous Catholics, the recent news of a famous actor converting to Catholicism, and how we should respond.

“A Catholic School in Payne County?”

In this week’s episode on the best podcast in Stillwater, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about meeting fans of the podcast around town and a subject near and dear to Fr. O’Brien’s heart – starting a Catholic school in Payne County!

Resource: https://www.catholiceducation.org/en/education/philosophy-of-education/five-essential-marks-of-catholic-schools.html

“Don’t Get Comfortable with Jesus”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about their crazy busy schedules and invite returning guest Seminarian Kyle Doud to share what a day is like for him, and a common trend of mediocrity of faith and being too comfortable with Jesus.

“Dealing With New Things: Change and Transition”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the “new recording studio”, being voted the #1 Podcast in Stillwater, the new school year, and all the offerings to deepen your faith at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and St. John Catholic Student Center.

“Associate Pastor of Payne? Fr. Kerry Welcomes Fr. James Porter to OSU”

In this week’s episode, Fr. Kerry and new associate pastor Fr. Porter talk about Fr. Porter’s priestly discernment, his seminary life and ordination, his move from St. Benedict’s in Broken Arrow to St. John’s in Stillwater and offers some advice to young men.

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“From a Love of Baseball to a Love of the Eucharist: Fr. Kerry interviews Brett Akins”

In this week’s episode, Fr. Kerry and special guest Brett Akins talk about Brett’s upbringing, baseball career, college life, a rediscovery of the Catholic faith, and his newfound love of the Eucharist.

“Anointing of the Sick and the Sacraments of Healing”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the Sacraments of the Church and deep dive into the Sacraments of Healing: Anointing of the Sick and Reconciliation.

Resources:
CCC 1499
James 5:13

“Did Jesus Have Brothers and Sisters?”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the hotly contested and often controversial subject of whether Jesus had biological brothers and sisters.

Resource: CCC 499-507

Why We NEED the Eucharist

Back together after a month of interviews with staff and friends of the show, Fr. Kerry and Fr. O'Brien kick off the Eucharistic Revival with a show about why we NEED the Eucharist.